Ready to take your business to the next level in 2023? Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle has some amazing opportunities for you to take advantage of and you’re not going to want to miss out.
Our b2b gaming conference is returning to Seattle this May 16th to 17th, and we can’t wait to be back in our favourite U.S. city for our most future-gazing conference yet! PG Connects Seattle is bringing together over 1,000 attendees from the games industry all over the globe to network, pitch and learn from over 150 of the games industry’s top authorities. Our brilliant speakers and panellists will deliver insightful content into design and development, monetisation and growth, life as an indie, company culture and loads more. A focus for this conference is diving into new technologies, particularly AI and its impact on the games industry, to reflect the most up-and-coming industry trends that you need to know about in 2023.
As always, our conference has something for everyone, and today, we’re sharing the amazing opportunities we have lined up for you in May – we have everything from matchmaking to business development and potential media exposure opportunities. Book your ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle now to secure the best price possible with our Early Bird discount (which can save you up to a whopping $280!) or keep reading to find out more about how you can propel your career forward with these incredible business opportunities.
Take your business to the next level at PG Connects Seattle
Investor Connector
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 10AM-12PM
Registration deadline: Friday, May 5
Sign-up link: For developers: Here
For investors: Here
Investor Connector selects applicants for one-on-one meetings with investors and VCs looking to spend the right kind of money in the right sector.
The Very Big Indie Pitch: Mobile edition
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 2PM-5PM
Registration deadline: Friday, May 5
Sign-up link: Here
Celebrating new indie games! The ever-popular pitching competition returns, with a chance for media coverage, instant feedback and maybe a prize
The Very Big Indie Pitch: PC & Console edition
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 2PM-5PM
Registration deadline: Friday, May 5
Sign-up link: Here
The PC version of our pitching competition, this is your chance to get instant feedback on your new game, as well as press coverage, prizes and valuable contacts
Publisher SpeedMatch
Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 2PM-3PM
Registration deadline: Friday, May 5
Sign-up link: Here
Our Publisher SpeedMatch sessions pair developers, speed-dating style, with publishers and investors. Perfect for first contact meetings with new prospects
How do I apply?
Please note that you must be a registered PG Connects Seattle attendee in order to sign up for most of the events above, so firstly, book your conference ticket if you haven’t already. Once you’re all signed up, all you have to do to sign up is click on any of the links above that interest you for all the details and submit your application for consideration to get involved. All submissions will be notified if they are successful. Please note the sooner you submit, the better!
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